Allicante vs San Javier

Hi

We're going out to finally stay in our apartment next week.  Hooray!  However as we're only there for three nights I was planning to use the alicante flight which leaves Liverpool at 6am (yes 6am?!!!) and return from San Javier which is a tea time flight to maximise our time there.

Is it much further to Condado from Alicante though and have we got an equivalent fools guide driving directions that we have from San Javier?

Answers quick cos I need to book the flights

Tan

Hi Tan

Sorry not got the directions on me but we found Alicante just as easy as San Javier. We did it in just over an hour and it's motorway all the way so very easy - so I'd get booking those flights if I were you!! I'm sure someone will be able to give you the directions...

Debbie

It sounds a good idea, both airports are easy to get  to and the extra day in the heat is well worth it. There are many threads detailing directions to and from airports, if you take a quick look you'll easily find them.  I hope you enjoy your trip. Geoff.

Alicante it is then!

Tan

Hi Tan

DIRECTIONS FROM ALICANTE AIRPORT TO CONDADO

Head on A7 to Murcia then after Murcia( big yellow islamic sign) this becomes A7 to Almeria and Grenada.

Turn off at Junction 627B - Mazarron RM2.

Turn off the RM2 at Jnc 4 - Mazarron RM23.

Condado is Jnc 7 on RM23.

DIRECTIONS FROM CONDADO TO ALICANTE AIRPORT

From Condado the simplest and fastest route is; Out from Condado, turn north on RM 23 towards Alhama de Murcia.

After 4 kilometers, turn north on RM2 towards Alhame de Murcia.

After another 4 kilomters turn right towards Murcia on A7/E-15. Just stay on this road for about 95 km and there is a sign for the airport. It is appr. 3 kilometers from the motorway to the airport.

We have used both many times over the last year and before we had the apartment- from Liverpool John Lennon with Easyjet to  Alicante is better than Ryanair to San Javier, more economical and just about 10 minutes longer which you barely notice. We have flown around 6am, arrive mid morning and been unpacked and with a glass of vino in hand by lunch time. Plus a late evening flight home give you a relaxed leaving day.

 DIRECTIONS TO SAN JAVIER AIRPORT FROM CONDADO

·        Leave Condado and take right turn on to RM23, signposted for Alhama de Murcia, Murcia and Fuente Alamo.

·        At roundabout (at end of RM23 motorway), take the first right turn on to the RM2 signposted for Cartagena and Fuente Alamo.

·        Continue on the RM2 for approximately 30 km, until you reach the end of the RM2 and come to a large roundabout with speed bumps and flashing speed warning signs on approach to the roundabout.

·        Keep in right hand lane – take 2^nd exit – signposted F14 El Jimenado, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcazares (chicken factory will be on your left as you come on to the F14).

·        Continue on the F14 until you reach the next roundabout.

·        Take the 3^rd exit signposted for Los Alcazares (F30).

·        At the next roundabout, take the 2^nd exit signposted for Los Alcazares. You will see the Barcelo Torre Pacheco Hotel on your right and the Mar Menor building work on your left.

·        At next roundabout go straight on (second exit) signposted for Los Alcazares (F30) – you will pass the Polaris World Garden Centre on your right.

·        At the next roundabout go straight on (second exit) signposted AP7 Cartagena, Alicante Los Alcazares).

·        At next roundabout take the second exit (straight on) signposted for AP7 Alicante, SanJavierAirport.

·        At the next roundabout turn left – signposted AP7 SanJavierAirport.

·        Merge onto AP7 – stay on AP7 for a short distance to exit number 784, signposted SanJavierAirport.

·        Leave AP7 at exit 784 and take second exit signposted for airport.

·        At next roundabout go straight on – follow road into airport car park.

 DIRECTIONS FROM ALICANTE AIRPORT TO CONDADO

Head on A7 to Murcia then after Murcia( big yellow islamic sign) this becomes A7 to Almeria and Grenada.

Turn off at Junction 627B - Mazarron RM2.

Turn off the RM2 at Jnc 4 - Mazarron RM23.

Condado is Jnc 7 on RM23.